Vaginal evisceration as rare but a serious obstetric complication: a case series

This article highlights untrained professionals induced obstetrical trauma as a cause of vaginal evisceration leading to serious but preventable complications. Presentation of Case Case 1: A 27years old female, P2L0, had full term vaginal delivery of an IUD baby and presented 4days later with small bowel evisceration through poaterior vaginal wall. Case 2: A 24years old female, P1A1 had underwent unsafe abortion and presented in shock, with small bowel evisceration through anterior uterine wall. Case 3: A 26years female, P2A1, underwent evacuation for incomplete abortion and presented with omental prolapse through anterior uterine wall. Discussion Obstetrical trauma with associated evisceration of intraabdominal contents is a potentially serious complication that requires surgical intervention. General awareness may decrease these unsafe practices and thus would have impact in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.

Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - May 19, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research